Dexter® 7K Wheel-Drum Kit
Shop genuine Dexter® 7K wheel-drum kits at Southwest Wheel® for demountable 7,000 lb. UTG trailer axles. These OEM wheel-drums replace a worn Dexter 8-174 demountable drum so the brakes have a true surface and the wheel mounts on the correct pilot. Listed kits are studded and use either a 2.125" or 2.25" seal.
Dexter® 7K Wheel-Drum Kits. Sold as demountable wheel-drums with parts. Genuine Dexter® OEM drums for 7,000 lb. UTG axles.
Key Features
- Brand: Dexter® Axle
- Type: Demountable 7K UTG wheel-drum kits
- Capacity: 7,000 lbs. per axle
- Style: Dexter 8-174 demountable wheel and drum
- Seal Options: 2.125" or 2.25" Dexter seals
- Typical Outer Bearings: 15245 / 15123 series on 8-174 drums
- Construction: Made in the USA Dexter® OEM quality for correct drum path and wheel mount
- Use: Replace a worn demountable 7K UTG wheel-drum, not a standard 8 on 6.50" hub-drum
These kits are not the same as Dexter 7K 8 on 6.50" hub-drum kits. Confirm the axle is a demountable UTG / 8-174 style before ordering. After install, set Dexter bearing preload, mount the wheel to the drum manufacturer’s spec, and adjust the 7K brakes.
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